Encyclopedia Essays

Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia accessible for anyone. The website is written collaboratively by anonymous sources; an abundant amount of people contributes to Wikipedia, which causes many people are constantly correcting Wikipedia’s information. Due to the nature of Wikipedia’s writing, Wikipedia should not be used for scholarly evidence, because there is an issue of credibility. A fundamental aspect of a scholar is to examine the reliability and credibility of any information source. Thus,

Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia that is a comprised of collaboration by the people who uses the site. The site can be edited and updated by the people who use it every day, this often results in the credibility of the information found on Wikipedia to be false because it is not being written by scholars in the field or hasn’t been peer reviewed. Wikipedia has an accuracy rate of about 80% when compared to other online encyclopedias that are abut 15% higher in accuracy ratings than Wikipedia.

Background: The Venus flytrap is a carnivorous plant that catches live prey in order to gain its needed nutrients. The Venus flytrap forms part of the the Droseraceae family in the Plantae kingdom .The scientific name is derived from the Latin language .The scientific name is comprised of a genus name (Dionaea) and species name (muscipula). Therefore resulting in the scientific name of Dionaea muscipula. The word Dionaea ("daughter of Dione") refers to Aphrodite the Greek goddess of love and beauty

Kateb Yacine’s Intelligence Powder is a play that looks at post-colonial Algeria and how France affected it as their oppressor. In July 1962 Algeria achieved independence after a bitter war lasting over seven years. Some 300,000 Algerians died to win their nation's freedom. The war was fought brutally on both sides, but the need for a violent independence struggle was deeply rooted in the violence French imperialism had imposed on Algeria for over a century (Birchall, n.d.). The hero of Intelligence

not there at all," (“Encyclopedia of World Biography”). By saying this, Cortazar was saying that he lived to write and wrote to live, often reflecting on his own experiences. His creative style is mirrored in that statement which seems to be in and out of reality. As quoted by the Encyclopedia of World Biography, “So much of his work fell into the realm of "magic realism," a creative literary approach dealing with humankind 's struggle to understand the world.”(“Encyclopedia of World Biography”)

communication with the devil. Furthermore, “the culmination of the mythology of witchcraft came about from the 15th to the 18th centuries in the depiction of the witches Sabbath” (Carroll). Witchcraft is talked about and defined in the book, The Element Encyclopedia of Ghosts & Hauntings, saying, “Witchcraft is an ancient art that utilizes the powers of nature and the mind to bring out desired effect” (Cheung 539). In addition to that, witchcraft works by using certain combinations of natural elements to

The Encyclopedia Britannica article “Pacific War” is more Objective because of the author's way of stating facts and sourcing. The Battle of Coral Sea took place in May 1942, five months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor and The Battle of Midway took place in June 1942, six month after Pearl Harbor. Published Sept. 26 2017 by Britannica School, Encyclopædia Britannica, titled “Pacific War.” Islands in the Pacific were being taken by the Japanese Empire and this article tells each story of how

has written many different intellectual writings but was best known for his monumental role in producing the encyclopedia. Diderot received his education from the Jesuits and earned a Master’s degree. He was planning to pursue further education in legal studies but opted out and pursued writing instead. Denis Diderot, the chief editor who led a joint nation team produced the encyclopedia. Throughout 1751 to 1772, a series of twenty-eight volumes of text and illustrations were produced. The plan

World Encyclopedia). The two boys were said to have been murdered in the Bloody Tower (Historical Royal Palaces; “Tower of London.” Encyclopædia Britannica; “Tower of London.” History; “Tower of London.” New World Encyclopedia ). Henry VIII’s second wife Anne Boleyn was executed in 1536. She was accused of treason against the king and later beheaded (Historical Royal Palaces; "Tower of London." Encyclopædia Britannica; “Tower of London.” History; “Tower of London.” New World Encyclopedia). Queen

segregation(Ernest Gideon Green 1941-, Encyclopedia of Arkansas).With his parents Lothaire and Ernest Green, he lived a calm life, as a boy scout, reaching the rank of Eagle Scout(Ernest Gideon Green 1941-, Encyclopedia of Arkansas). He also happened to be an avid churchgoer with his siblings, Scott and Treopia Washington. Ernest was

Simmons was born on July ,15, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois.{www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?search=1&entryID=3731.} . His mother was Loretta Simmons and father was William Simmons. William Simmons died of a stroke on January 31, 1943, his mother was the only living at that time. In a year Simmons’s mother married again, this time to William D. Griffen{.www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?search=1&entryID=3731.}

God of the sea and is also worshiped as a fertility god(Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia). In Roman mythology he is referred to as Neptune(myths and legends o the world). He was alloted to the sea after the fall of the titans.(Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia). He uses a trident as his symbol of being god of the sea.In some areas like Thessaly Poseidon is known as Hippios, god of the horses.(Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia). Poseidon is also the husband of Amphitrite who is the queen of the sea, and

Octavian way back in Italy. Thus, Antony returned to the west to iron things out. Later on, Antony married Octavia, the sister of Octavian, after the death of his first wife. In 36 B.C.E., Antony returned to the east to beat back the Parthians (Encyclopedia of World Biography). As a result, his love affair with Cleopatra was rekindled. This time around, their affair was romantically and politically motivated. Mason believes that different scholars have dissenting opinions with the intention of Cleopatra

gave rise to various books, essays, inventions, scientific discoveries, laws, wars and revolutions. One such prominent figure in the Enlightenment Period was a French philosopher / artist / writer called Denis Diderot whose works included The Encyclopedia, the novels La Religiusse, Le Neveaux De Rameau etc. Diderot gained his reputations during his period through various publications

“struck when the Delano grape growers cut the pay rates during harvest” (Rick Tejada-Flores PBS). Because of this, the strike went on, and Chavez became the leader, according to PBS. As a result, the grape strike began and lasted for five years (Encyclopedia of World Biography). Because Chavez learned writings from St. Francis and Gandhi, he decided to put that into play. According to PBS, Chavez’ group would fight without the use of violence. Also found in PBS, it states that many people went around

Plague has been responsible for some of the worst catastrophes in the story of humankind, and than once changed the course of history. (Dobson 8) There was a terrible plague that went through Europe and killed millions of people. There are many different ways to obtain the plague. Bacteria named Yersinia pestis evolved into one of the most deadly killing machines (Dobson 8) once a harmless bacteria later then evolved and became one of the most deadly bacteria’s. (“Reseachers”06a) Bacteria is transferred

There is the Russian Revolution which has many causes. There is also the February Revolution, and October Revolution, which accomplish great things for their country. Each Revolution had its own unique causes, and accomplishments that led to other Revolutions, and Wars. Finally, the Russian Revolution has different aspects that can relate to the causes of World War I, and the other Revolutions. To start with, the Russian Revolution, which has many Causes. I will share the some of the key causes.

circumnavigation of the globe. Francis Drake was born around 1544 ("Francis Drake, Sir." Encyclopedia). There is no known documentation of his birth, though when he received ownership of his first ship, Judith, he was 22 and this was in the year 1566 (Campbell 141). Robert Drake, his father, raised Francis and his 12 siblings in Tavistock, Devonshire to be strong Protestants ("Francis Drake, Sir." Encyclopedia). Being the oldest of 13 Francis

in this small town near Bristol, England (Encyclopedia of World Biography). Her mother was a lab technician (Newsmakers), and her father was the manager of an aircraft

the Battle of Fredericksburg (Encyclopedia Virginia.com). As a result, Burnside was relieved of his war duties, but he was only temporarily removed. After his catastrophic attack at the Battle of Fredericksburg, Burnside was able to get another job in his previous duties in being the leading general in the Battle of the Crater. But, alas, Burnside was once again relieved of his duties. This time, permanently, due to his failure in the Battle of the Crater (Encyclopedia Virginia.com). Ambrose E. Burnside